Serving 85 students in grades 7-8, Brethren Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brethren Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Brethren, MI, encompassing approximately 294.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a furthest edge located 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brethren Middle School's student population of 85 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
At the KND School District, our mission is to provide a high quality and meaningful education to meet the needs of all students.
School Rankings
Brethren Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brethren Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1288 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brethren Middle School's ranking?
Brethren Middle School is ranked #1288 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brethren Middle School often compared to?
Brethren Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knd Elementary School, Onekama Consolidated Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Brethren Middle School?
85 students attend Brethren Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Brethren Middle School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brethren Middle School?
Brethren Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brethren Middle School offer ?
Brethren Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brethren Middle School part of?
Brethren Middle School is part of Kaleva Norman Dickson School District.
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